Sadaf Sajwani joined the Cooney Center in January 2013. She currently manages the Cooney Center’s work on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant for the Games and Learning Publishing Council, among other projects. Additionally, she oversees general operations at the Cooney Center. Before joining the Cooney Center, Sadaf was the project manager for Sesame Workshop’s co-production in Pakistan – Sim Sim Hamara (Our Sesame). She led the New York team’s efforts to collaborate with the Pakistani partner, Rafi Peer Theater Workshop, bringing Sesame Street to millions of Pakistani children.
Sep 24, 2015
The idea for her new book, SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver and More Resilient – Powered by the Science of Games, came to game designer… more »
May 5, 2015
Looking back at this year’s Games for Change conference in New York it’s interesting to consider the evolving role games and learning is playing among those seeking to use games… more »
Sep 16, 2014
The problem is as clear as it is daunting. Despite more money spent on education, student performance on learning outcomes have remained flat. That’s where the White House Office of… more »
Apr 21, 2014
This week’s 11th Annual Games for Changes Festival in New York City may be the largest festival yet. With a partner in New York’s legendary Tribeca Film Festival and the… more »